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Senate committee advances stadium bill after hearing concerns about consultant costs and oversight
Summary
Senators advanced HB 1494 HD3, a measure tied to a proposed new stadium project, after testimony flagged consultant costs, an internal audit that recovered about $441,000 and continued questions about schedule and funding.
Senators advanced HB 1494 HD3, a bill relating to sports facilities tied to the Aloha Halawa stadium procurement, after committee testimony highlighted concerns about consultant fees, internal controls and the schedule for delivering a new stadium.
The committee vote adopted a recommendation to replace provisions in HB 1494 with language contained in Senate Bill 1589 SD3 and to continue oversight of the stadium contract process. The committee report will explicitly direct attention to the contract with Crawford Architects and the subcontractor WT Partnership.
Why it matters: Witnesses warned senators the project carries schedule and cost risks that affect when the University of Hawaii football program might move from its temporary Ching Field facility and how public dollars are allocated. Committee members pressed state officials about consultant expenses, procurement oversight and the limits of the state's $350 million general-obligation bond commitment.
Testimony and key details: Interim stadium manager Chris Salayasu and a representative for the Stadium Authority (testimony name: Bridal…
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